Deschutes County, OR Housing Market Brief
county · OR · as of July 2026
What is Deschutes County, OR’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Deschutes County, OR in its market cycle?
Deschutes County, OR is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Deschutes County, OR?
Our model forecasts Deschutes County, OR’s home prices to rise about 1.5% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Deschutes County, OR housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $680K | ▼ -1.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 29 days | ▼ -3.3% |
| Months of Supply | 4.3 | ▼ -17.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,605 | ▼ -9% |
| Homes Sold | 371 | ▲ +10.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $380 | ▼ -2.2% |
How has Deschutes County, OR’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deschutes County, OR a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Deschutes County, OR is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Deschutes County, OR?
The median sale price in Deschutes County, OR is $680K, having fallen 1.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Deschutes County, OR?
Deschutes County, OR scores 5 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Deschutes County, OR's Alpha Score?
Deschutes County, OR's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (52/100) and its weakest is Affordability (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Deschutes County, OR? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.